Not really. I always feel i gave all my money to them everytime I go gambling. Its more often that i lose than winning happily, I just went there to please my self and enjoy. Gambling is really not for me and I find it in a positive way. In this I can prevent myself from getting addicted unto it. Self control is the key.
I also have a very bad experience in gambling, I lost a lot of money, but in early stage and when i realize the fact about gambling, then i tried my self to control and make a limit for my gambling activity. It now really help me in controlling my big lost in gambling.
It's good that you realise in early stage and controlled your feelings but many people will go behind there lost and lose more money. Come to my gambling experience i made a profit in sports betting but i lost money in slot games.